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Jackson attorney donates $1 million to Mississippi cancer center in memory of wife

Jackson attorney Ron Yarbrough has donated $1 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute. The gift honors the memory of his wife, Jean, and aims to expand access to advanced cancer treatments in Mississippi.

Yarbrough’s personal experience with cancer inspired his investment in the future of cancer care in the state, according to UMMC officials. The donation is intended to help more patients receive care closer to home and improve treatment options.

UMMC officials said the gift will support research, patient care, and treatment advancements at the cancer center. Yarbrough’s contribution underscores his commitment to enhancing cancer services in Mississippi, officials added.

Details about the donation and its impact are available on the University of Mississippi Medical Center Foundation’s website.

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